How to Pronounce "watertight"
word
ˈwɔtɝˌtaɪt
WAW-ter-TYTE
wˈɔːtətˌaɪt
WAW-tuh-TYTE
Definition
Watertight means that no water can enter or pass through something, often used for containers or structures. It can also refer to something that is perfect or cannot be disproved, like an argument.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɔtɝˌtaɪt
British English
wˈɔːtətˌaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAW-ter-TYTE
UK
WAW-tuh-TYTE
Listen in Context
This box is watertight so water can't get in.
We need a watertight roof to keep the rain out.
The jar must be watertight to preserve the food.
His alibi was watertight; nobody could prove he was lying.